Census this week resumes questionnaire packet deliveries
The U.S. Census Bureau, in coordination with federal, state and local health officials, will begin to drop off 2020 Census questionnaire packets at front doors of households in Illinois this week. This is done in areas where the majority of households do not receive mail at their physical address. The Census Bureau began hand-delivering census…
Read MoreIllinois enters ‘new, more open reality’ as stay-at-home order lifted
Friday marks the end of Illinois’ stay-at-home order IDPH: 1,622 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 86 virus-related deaths By REBECCA ANZEL, Capitol News Illinois ranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday, the first day Illinois’ economy operated under more relaxed restrictions, his stay-at-home order is replaced by one reflective of “our new, more…
Read MoreMcCarthy left impact on Terminal Railroad, area’s freight efforts
Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis is embarking on a new chapter under new President Ron Tindall, while the legacy of predecessor Mike McCarthy will have a lasting impact on the organization and the bistate St. Louis region, colleagues say. Terminal Railroad Chief Legal Officer and Director of Corporate Affairs Asim Raza stated that McCarthy’s…
Read MoreDespite claims to contrary, no raises ahead, lawmakers say
FILE PHOTO: Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill. Comptroller is unequivocal: No raises for lawmakers But legislative back-and-forth shows complexity of state lawmaker pay law By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The complexities of Illinois’ legislator pay laws were on display again this week as the state’s comptroller insisted in a video message…
Read MorePritzker lifts ban on worship services starting Friday
Move comes amid lawsuits and possible U.S. Supreme Court review By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – People in Illinois will be allowed to attend worship services starting this weekend without fear of prosecution as the state enters Phase 3 of Gov. JB Pritzker’s “Restore Illinois” reopening plan. Pritzker made the announcement during…
Read MoreGOP lawmakers want audit of state employment agency
PHOTO: State Rep. Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, speaks during a video news conference Thursday about the effort she is leading to have the Illinois Department of Employment Security audited. (Credit: blueroomstream.com) Data breach, slow service an ‘unacceptable situation’ that needs an ‘honest assessment’ By BEN ORNER, Capitol News Illinois borner@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A group of four…
Read MoreState files emergency rules for testing at long-term care facilities
Reports another 104 COVID-19-related deaths one day ahead of reopening By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com The state health department filed emergency rules Thursday mandating long-term care facilities to develop testing plans to better protect residents and ensure they are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic appropriately. “The overwhelming majority of long-term care facilities in…
Read MoreIllinois businesses ready for their comeback: Here’s what you should know
Changes coming Friday as state incrementally reopens amid pandemic By REBECCA ANZEL, Capitol News Illinois ranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Illinois will advance to the “Recovery” phase of Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan to incrementally reopen the state’s economy on Friday after almost 70 days of residents living under a stay-at-home restriction. It comes as Illinois is one…
Read MoreRetired judge appointed to Illinois Concealed Carry Licensing Board
Gov. JB Pritzker has appointed retired judge Donald Wilkerson to will serve on the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board, pending Senate approval. Wilkerson (shown) was appointed United States magistrate judge in the Southern District of Illinois in January of 2005 and retired in 2019. The East St. Louis native was the first African American judge…
Read MorePritzker tours flood preparations; East St. Louis gears up for contact tracing
Statewide COVID-19 death toll surpasses 5,000 By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker spent much of the day Wednesday in downstate Illinois, where he observed flood preparations along the Illinois River in Meredosia before heading to East St. Louis. There, officials are preparing to launch a massive contact-tracing effort to…
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